The Puppet Company Limited
04376108
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- 5 outstanding charges (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/03/2025
total exemption full
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 18/02/2026
Due 04/03/2027
Industry
Officers
Former
corporate nominee director · Resigned 18/02/2002
corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 18/02/2002
director · Resigned 22/08/2021
secretary · Resigned 22/08/2021
director · Resigned 25/09/2025
Persons with Significant Control
Puppets Limited
72, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NS
Reg: 06353160 · Companies House · Private Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges5 outstanding
HSBC UK BANK PLC
HSBC BANK PLC
HSBC BANK PLC
HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")
MR PETER LOCKEY AND MRS SUSAN LOCKEY AND THE PARTNERSHIP OF PUPPETS BY POST
HSBC BANK PLC
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
72 LONDON ROAD
ST. ALBANS
CompanyRankvs 1188+ SIC 46900 peers74
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.
Risk deductions
Outstanding charges: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2023
Net Worth
£2.1M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£242k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£1.9M
Working capital
Current Assets
£3.7M
Current Liabilities
£1.8M
Fixed Assets
£219k
Debtors
£785k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.02 | +£475k |
| 2020 | 1.88 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.